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When does it happen? What day do we
go from leaping out of bed and moving about the room like choreographed
dancers, to ever-so-slowly easing out from between the covers
accompanied by our own uncivilized groans? I guess we all have
to face the fact that it just does happen—sooner
for some than others. The great news is that many of the natural
supplements for supporting joint health truly are effective,
making it our #1 category of best selling products!

Glucosamine—It
rules the world of joint supplements and gets respect from
nearly everyone who uses it. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring
substance in our bodies that stimulates the production of
cartilage and keeps our joints resilient. Glucosamine supplements
provide the natural building blocks for the maintenance of
strong, healthy cartilage, helping to maintain mobility,
strength and flexibility in our joints. It is also regarded
as one of the safest supplements around with only minor stomach
upset reported as an occasional side effect. For optimal
effect, combine glucosamine with chondroitin and MSM, or
try one of the new formulas that pairs it with MicroLactin
or HyalJoint.

MicroLactin—MicroLactin’s
mode of action is very different from glucosamine. Essentially,
it is a protein found in milk comprised of unique bioactive micronutrients. Using a patented process
that isolates and concentrates these natural proteins in
sufficient quantities, MicroLactin can then be encapsulated.

John L. Zenk, M.D., is Chief Medical and Scientific
Officer
for Humanetics Corporation
and the Medical Director of Minnesota Applied Research
Center.

One of the most promising joint-health
supplements on the market today is a revolutionary
formula called MicroLactin. A super-concentrated
supplement made up of nutraceutical micronutrients
and proteins found naturally in cow’s milk, MicroLactin delivers
unparalleled support for joint health. And because
it’s 90% lactose-free, it’s gentle on
the digestive system, even for lactose-sensitive
individuals.

To find out how effective MicroLactin is, we compared
it with
glucosamine in a 6-week, placebo-controlled trial.
Not only did MicroLactin prove to be significantly
more effective than the placebo,
it demonstrated a 60% greater treatment effect than
glucosamine. That’s pretty impressive in light
of glucosamine’s long track record of effectiveness.
And because MicroLactin works by a unique biological
mechanism, it can be used in combination with glucosamine
and other cartilage-supporting supplements for even
better results.

When you start your MicroLactin regimen, for the
first 10-14 days (the loading phase) you should take
2,000 mg per day. After that, (the maintenance phase)
you can cut back to half that amount. Most people
notice results in just one to two weeks, before the
initial loading phase is over. And as I mentioned
earlier, MicroLactin works well with other joint-health
supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin, so
there’s no need to make any other changes in
your supplementation regimen when you start taking
MicroLactin.

Hyal-Joint—Nutritional
supplements for joint health focus primarily on providing
cartilage with nourishment. But joints have another vital
component besides cartilage: synovial fluid, which keeps
them lubricated to reduce friction during movement. What
glucosamine does for cartilage, hyaluronic acid does for
synovial fluid, and this is the main ingredient in Swanson
Ultra Hyal-Joint.

Celadrin—Promise
yourself that you’ll try Celadrin at least once! You
can read the studies in the medical journals and you can
ponder the seemingly exaggerated comments from those are
already using it, but until you try it for yourself, you
can’t even imagine how good it is. Celadrin is a esterified fatty acid supplement that
addresses joint health on the cellular level. A 2004 study
published in the Journal of Rheumatology found that
all 40 participants received considerable benefits from the
topical cream form of Celadrin. And if you’re
wondering whether or not you should replace your present
glucosamine supplement with Celadrin, the answer is no. A
better option is to use them together since Celadrin complements
glucosamine, actually enabling it to perform faster and more
efficiently to promote the health of joint cartilage.

Danish Rose Hips—The active components in rose hip extract have been shown to be highly effective in treating joint pain. One recent study showed that over 80% of participants reported improvements after just three weeks. To put that in perspective, people taking glucosamine often wait 8 to 12 weeks to experience significant improvement. Moreover, because Danish Rose Hips work by an entirely different mechanism than glucosamine and other joint-health products, you can add it to your current supplementation regimen for even better results.

FlexAgility Max—The proprietary "Flex blend" features the trademarked ingredient IsoOxygene. IsoOxygene is a COX-2 modulator, and it really is a breakthrough and important product in the category of joint supplements. It is different than other COX-2 blockers because it doesn't inhibit the protective effects of the COX-1 enzyme; rather it specifically targets the COX-2 enzyme to facilitate joint and muscle function.

Five Lifestyle Changes that Work Wonders

Good Fats—Eat coldwater fish like
salmon several times a week. Or if you like herring, grab
a fork and eat as much as you like. The Omega-3 essential
fatty acids they provide make a noticeable difference in
joint health. Even if you don’t like fish now, you’ll
change your mind as you come to associate it with feeling
better than you thought possible.

Bad Fats—Cut out all trans fatty
acids and hydrogenated foods from your diet. That means
that fried foods, most chips, and processed bakery
goods have to go. The reward of feeling great will be well
worth your hard efforts, though.

Lose Excess Weight—Twenty pounds
off your joints will make a huge difference in the
way you feel.

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